Publisher's Synopsis
St. Bernard's Priory: An Old English Tale is a novel written by Mrs. M. Harley in 1786. The book tells the story of a young woman named Emma who is sent to live at St. Bernard's Priory after the death of her parents. The priory is run by a group of nuns who take Emma in and teach her about the ways of the world. Emma soon becomes involved in a love triangle with two young men, but must navigate the strict rules and expectations of the priory. The novel is notable for being the first literary production of a young woman, as Mrs. Harley was just 16 years old when she wrote it. The book is written in an old English style, which may be difficult for modern readers to understand, but it offers a unique glimpse into the literature of the late 18th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
